weather and climate. Flashcards
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1
Q
what is climate?
A
weather patterns
2
Q
Radiant Energy
A
energy that travels thru space
3
Q
Latitude
A
distance from north or south of the equator
4
Q
Rotation
A
earth spinning on axis
5
Q
convection currents
A
the circular movement of fluids caused by rising of hotter less dense fluid and the sinking of cooler more dense fluid
6
Q
What is the Atmosphere movement?
A
convection in air
7
Q
what are ocean currents?
A
convection in water
8
Q
what is weather?
A
temporary climate
9
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